to smooth down
[phrase form: smooth]
01
平息, 缓和
to do or say something in order to reach a state of peace or calmness
例子
After the disagreement, he made an effort to smooth down tensions in the workplace by facilitating a constructive conversation among colleagues.
在分歧之后，他努力通过促进同事之间的建设性对话来缓和工作场所的紧张气氛。
The parent gently smoothed down the child's worries about starting a new school, emphasizing the exciting opportunities ahead.
家长轻轻地安抚了孩子对新学校开始的担忧，强调了前方令人兴奋的机会。
02
平静下来, 缓和
to transition from a state of agitation, stress, or excitement to a state of calmness
例子
The child 's tantrum finally smoothed down after his mother gave him a hug and spoke softly to him.
孩子的脾气终于平息下来，在他母亲拥抱他并轻声对他说话之后。
After receiving the good news, her excitement smoothed down and she was able to focus on her work again.
收到好消息后，她的兴奋平息下来，她又能够专注于工作了。
03
磨平, 使光滑
to make a surface even and free from roughness by applying pressure or using a smoothing tool
例子
She used a file to smooth the jagged edges down on the metal sculpture.
她用锉刀磨平金属雕塑上参差不齐的边缘。
To achieve a flawless result, the craftsman smoothed down the clay sculpture before firing it in the kiln.
为了达到完美的效果，工匠在将粘土雕塑放入窑中烧制之前先磨平了它。
04
抚平, 弄平
(of a surface) to gradually become even, flat, etc.
例子
As she ran her fingers over the fabric repeatedly, she felt it gradually smooth down to a soft texture.
当她反复用手指抚摸布料时，她感觉到它逐渐平滑下来，变得柔软。
After years of use, the once uneven tabletop had smoothed down to a level surface, perfect for dining.
经过多年的使用，曾经不平的桌面已经磨平成了一个平坦的表面，非常适合用餐。
